Outer Banks Gearworks

Not a place as a parent I would recommend, but of course kids love it. This is the second time that I have reluctantly came here because to me it is a money trap. If they kids had to spend their own money would they do so?
On a gorgeous day at the beach my youngest insisted that she needed to try laser tag, something she had never done. Being the Dad who seems to always spoil and can never say no I said okay against my better judgement with previous experience.
Location is around mile marker 10, but sorry that I don’t have an exact as I forgot to look. It is behind a Dunkin Donuts. Plenty of parking and the lot was clean. When you have great parking and it’s clean that puts a business in at least 3 range.
Woman at front who helped was friendly enough, but even though no one else was playing tag she would not budge off of pricing, or provide a discount. Look for coupons, they are around in Sunny Days etc. Very pricey and in my opinion as an adult not worth $ 10 for 15 min of play. There is a small arcade in front as you enter. Everything was clean, even the restrooms. So again for me signs that it is well managed and would not think of less than a on par review.
The briefing video earns applause because it is downright hysterical. Everyone must do this before entering to get your jacket and your code name… I was Flash. It’s one size jacket fits all so if you have too young of children say 8 and under they will be big most likely. The Game Master remains with you in briefing and in the game to assist with anything that may come up. You can talk to them and ask questions if you wish.
Once jackets are on you enter and attempt to shoot at other players and take out your opponents base. In this case it was one other player which really defeats the fun the less you have. It is two story so hint, hint if you want to do well have someone on your team try for base an the other get up top to attack from up top and protect your base. Total time inside is 15 minutes.
Overall a place that charges this much does not set well with me, but again kids love it. Find coupons, or discuss group sales for better pricing. There were several areas that I pointed out that provide at least a on par review, to slightly above. If the game is full there is more fun to be had, so recommendation is to just say no if only a few as it’s a huge wast of money.

Solid arena and arcade. The arcade sits back from the street, behind the Dunkin Donuts. The game arena is a spacious two level with plenty of vests and lasers for up to 20 players per team. The staff is helpful and the location is clean and in good repair. The arcade is a little cramped, but overall a fun the for the whole family.

Gearworks is basically a big laser-​tag place with a small arcade in the waiting area. The laser-​tag games are fun, especially if you’re in a big group and it’s later at night when the place isn’t too busy. The equipment is pretty good as well. You can sometimes get people who run around doing crazy things like trying to jump from obstacle to obstacle and hanging from 2^nd floor balconies (there are two floors) trying to shoot people, but for me, that just adds to the experience. I’d recommend it.